Thought for the Week

"The way to know life is to love many things."
Vincent Van Gogh

Street Soccer's back at Greengate!

Street Soccer is back - Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Greengate Junior School for the next 7 weeks. It's fun and it's FREE. Be inspired - get involved!

For more information call Craig Rutherford at Barrow AFC Community Initiative on 07816163346.

Summer is just a walk in the Park....

There are loads of activities on in the holidays at the Park Leisure Centre.

Dodgeball, football, canoe, learn to swim and lots more.

Download the leaflets here

Kite Kings compete for UK title - Barrow Kite Surfing Championships

NEW for 2010 sees the introduction of 3 new British Championship kite sports which will triple the numbers of competitors and spectators to over 10,000 people at Earnse Bay, Walney.

The event will see the Men’s and Women’s top professionals competing for the UK Title in FOUR different Kite Sports, namely Kite Landboarding, Kite Buggying, Kite Surfing, Kite Surf Racing.

Known as “Kiteival” it will feature the UK’s Top professionals battling it out on Walney Island beachfront for all to see in Round 3 of the UK Tour. The best in Britain, in the world’s fastest growing water sport, will be flocking to the beach at Walney.

The event aims to put Barrow firmly on the kite surfing map, inspire a whole new generation of water sports enthusiasts and provide spectacular entertainment for residents and visitors alike.

Kite surfing has been hailed one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and is conducted on open areas of water, which can be shallow or deep, flat or bumpy, in preferably constant winds between 8 -50 knots.

The Barrow event also includes championships in Kite Landboarding and Kite Buggying and people are invited to try out free power kite sessions on the beach to feel the force of the wind. Competition times during the day are 11 am-5pm and there will be onsite marquees for relaxing and watching the action.

For more information and full details of the British Kite Surfing Association tour as well as everything you need to know about the sport, local venues and schools, have a look at the website

http://www.britishkitesurfingassociation.co.uk/events/bksa-2010-events/kiteival-barrow-cumbria.html

'KITEIVAL 2010 ROUND 3' runs from 6th- 8th August at Earnse Bay, Walney Island, Barrow and is sponsored by Centrica Energy and Cumbria Tourism/ Adventure Capital and ERDF.

Barrow Libraries – The Summer Reading Challenge

‘Space Hop’ one giant leap into libraries. Looking for a summer challenge? ‘Space Hop’ is the national summer reading challenge for 2010; you can join Jessie, Finn, Nabil and Safiya on their space mission – sign up for free at your local library.

www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries or ring 01229 407375.

Natural England - Under the Sea @ North Walney - (27 - 29 July)

North Walney National Nature Reserve.

Make your own sea creature, have a go at rock-pooling, and here from those that have plunged to the dark depths of our seas, and lived to tell the tale! Fishy fun for all the family!

Dates: 27 July, 28 July and 29 July

Time: 11am - 3pm each day

Free, drop in, kids and families http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/

For more information call the NNR team on 0300 060 4361

Junior Raiders Activity Camps

July 26 at 9:30-3pm and July 27 9.30-3pm

The FHC Stadium at Craven Park, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness

The next Junior Raider camps will be taking place on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th July at Craven Park. The camps are suitable for children of all abilities aged 6-12 and start at 9.30am on both days, finishing at 3.00pm.

The camps cost £15 per child each day, with Junior Raiders members paying just £10. Call the club shop on 01229 824454 or call in to book a place.

DARE Dance Summer School at the Forum

Monday 26th – Friday 30th July 2010 for:

Infants 10.00-12.00 £20.00

Juniors 10.00-12.00 & 1.00-3.30 £ 30.00

Youth 1.00-3.30 £20.00 FREE to residents of Central and Hindpool Wards aged 11-14yrs.

Places are limited so book your place now at Forum 28 box office on 01229 820000

Bluebirds Study Support Centre - Summer School

Football coaching; Healthy Eating; Art workshops; Team building and much more.

Course 2 - Monday 26-28 July 2010, 10am-3pm.

Available to current Year 5, 6 and 7 children.

Contact: gill@bluebirdsstudycentre.co.uk to book a place OR call 01229 825759

Let's Go Wild with the Kids!

Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th July 2010

Natural England will be running free drop in marine workshops for children of all ages. Come and join in the fun activities throughout the day!

Workshop Times10.30am - 1.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm

Free Admission. Suitable for all ages. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available from The Dock Museum.

Thought for the Week

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
Vincent Van Gogh

For parents of year 8's - Introduction to Connexions

Introduction to Connexions - Saturday 24th July for parents/carers of Year 8's 12–3pm. Connexions Centre, 237-241 Dalton Rd, Barrow, LA14 1PQ.

Introduction to Connexions service aimed at the parents/carers of Year 8. There will be lots of information and helpful advice available on how we can help you to support you and your child/children through school and in their futures.

 

For more information please contact Connexions Barrow on 01229

24052

MEDIA MAKERS - ‘GET INSPIRED’ – FREE LAUNCH EVENT

IF YOU ARE AGED 10 – 15 AND LIVE IN HINDPOOL OR CENTRAL WARDS IN BARROW, THEN COME DOWN TO HINDPOOL COMMUNITY CENTRE ON THURSDAY 29TH JULY FROM 6–8PM TO JOIN IN FREE FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN MAKING FILMS OVER SUMMER AND INTO NEXT YEAR.

THE HOLLYWOOD THEMED EVENING WILL INCLUDE:-

- TASTER WORKSHOPS IN ANIMATION,

- PHOTOSHOP, CAMERA SKILLS,

- HORROR MAKE-UP

- FILM SCREENINGS

- SNACKS AND DRINKS

COME ALONG WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO LEARN NEW FILMMAKING SKILLS, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND GET INSPIRED!

For further info contact may@signalfilms.co.uk or 01229 839983 or pop into and see us at Burlington House, Michaelson Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2RJ (opposite the Job Centre)

Creatures of the Estuary - Nature Fun Days for Children @ Sandscale Haws

Thursday 22nd July 2010 - Use pond nets and wrestle with the denizens of the deep as you discover the mini - monsters of the Duddon Estuary.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Events run from 2pm to 4pm and start from the National Trust, Sandscale Haws car park, Hawthwaite Lane (SD 200756).

Please dress appropriately for the conditions. We recommend that shoes are worn for all events. National Trust Warden (01229) 462855.

North Walney Sunset Walk

Thursday 22nd July 2010  - North Walney Sunset Walk part of the Barrow Walking Festival.

Meet at 6.45 at West Shore Car Park, West Shore Rd, Walney Island.

Richard Scott of Feet First in Furness will be your guide around the North End of Walney Island exploring North Walney Nature Reserve, includes some rough walking across sand dunes. Approx 2hr 30min. Ring 01229 876505 for more info.

Free Training Course with free lunch provided - 'Approaching learning with confidence'

Who should attend? – Anyone interested in developing their self confidence and their approach to learning and understanding.

Aim to understand your approach to learning and development and to build self confidence.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

- Feel more confident in supporting your children’s learning

- Review your own learning experiences

- Understand the importance of managing your own learning

- Understand the importance of time management

- Review different methods of gathering information

- Understand Assertiveness

When: Tuesday 21st Sept, Tuesday 28th Sept, Thursday 7th Oct, Tuesday 12th Oct ,Tuesday 19th Oct & Thursday 4th Nov

Where: Cumbria CVS Barrow – Lesser Kings Hall – Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness

Time: 9.30am –12.30pm           Free lunch provided

This is an accredited course which participants can work towards if they wish. Accredited courses are recognised formal qualifications where you will receive a certificate from the Open College Network.

If you would like any further information please contact Michelle Doherty Tel: 430564 Mobile 07792 264849. To book a place please contact Lisa on 01229 823144 or email lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Who says there's nothing to do in Barrow!!

Who says there's nothing to do in Barrow! Follow this link for over thirty events and activities for young people throughout the Summer - many of which are FREE. The Forum, Dock Museum, football, cricket, film making, canoeing, puppetry, fun days, circus skills, dance, rugby, Barracudas and much more ...

Be inspired - get involved!!

DARE DANCE has joined forces with the forum and Inspiring Communities to offer a summer of DANCING for infants, juniors and youth !!!

Following on from the success of DARE’s Summer Dance Show we are starting our Summer holidays with Dancing!!! The Dance Summer School will be led by DARE staff and guest artists for Infants, Juniors and Youth at the forum.

We are partnering with Inspiring Communities for a special offer for girls aged 11-14yrs living in Central and Hindpool areas of the town.

Monday 26th July – Friday 30th July (daily)

Infants 10:00-12:00 £20

Juniors 10:00-3.30 £30

Youth 1:00-3.30 £20

FREE to girls aged 11-14yrs living in Hindpool & Central Wards.

To book your place, contact the forum box office on 820000. Free places must be booked in advance at the box office.

If you are aged 11-14yrs living in Central and Hindpool areas don’t miss this great offer!

For more details contact Amanda at DARE on 833228

FREE Dance Mat sessions throughout Summer - get involved!

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FREE canoeing @ Duddon Canoe Club - be inspired, get involved!

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FREE holiday sports throughout the Summer holidays!

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FREE Summer Workshops at Signal FIlms

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Cricket Coaching Sessions

Girls Cricket Coaching at Barrow Cricket Club - Wednesdays 5.30-7pm FREE

Kwik Cricket Summer Camps - Barrow Cricket Club
7-12 year olds - 2nd & 3rd August - 10am-4pm - £30. http://www.cumbriacricket.co.uk/playing/summercamps.htm

 

Dalton Cricket Club - 7-12 year olds - 5th & 6th August - 10am-4pm - £30. http://www.cumbriacricket.co.uk/playing/summercamps.htm

For further details on any of these cricket sessions, please contact Alastair on amcd.ccb@hotmail.co.uk

Street Soccer is back at Greengate!

Street Soccer is back at Greengate Junior School for 8 weeks starting on Wednesday 28 July

The sessions will run every Wednesday 6:30-8pm for 9-12 year olds and every Thursday 6:30-8pm for 13- 16 year olds

Its fun and it's free!!!

No kit needed, just turn up and play!!!

Contact Craig at Barrow AFC Community Initiative on 07816163346 for more details.

Exhibition - Lakeland Light by Mark Laird

Exhibition - Lakeland Light by Mark Laird - the Forum exhibition space, Duke St, Barrow.


A love affair with the mountains and wild places of the Lake District, protrayed through colour and light.

Starts 01 July 2010 and ends on 31 August 2010.Admission Free

Furness Abbey - beautiful and inspiring

Furness Abbey is now open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. til 5 p.m. (until further notice).

You may have some visitors over the summer whom you wish to take. Remember, if you live in the Barrow Borough, you can take your council tax bill in to the Town Hall Central Reception to obtain a Pass, which entitles you to go into ...the Abbey & South Walney Nature Reserve for FREE. Please spread the word.

Admission Prices:

Adults: £3.70

Concessions: £3.10

Children (5-15 yrs): £1.90

Furness Abbey's Tel. No. 01229-823420 or visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

Karen.....stilt walking, green screen filming, and first to hear Hayleigh's new song

Hi everyone. The activities are continuing to run well and I am really impressed to see the progress people are making. 

In the Barracudas stilt group, many of the young people have now progressed onto medium sized stilts, which makes me feel even shorter! There are also some new young people who have started their stilt walking journey. Anyone who fancies a go is more than welcome to join. Although I am nowhere near brave enough to get up on them myself, I have learnt how to tie up the stilts, and feel quite proud of my achievements.

[Check out Barracudas website for more information: http://www.barracudas.org.uk/ or ring 01229 812036]

I was recently involved in the workshops held by Signal films. These were to give young people a chance to try out some different aspects of filming and media and to give a taste of what is happening in their summer project. I had a great time learning about animation, green screen filming and creating a magazine cover. I met some amazing young people who had great ideas. I think we may have some budding future media stars. It was immense fun doing the workshops and meeting all the staff and young people ... I look forward to doing more in the summer.

[To hear what else is on offer at Signal Films this summer, ring May on 01229 839983 or e-mail her at may@signalfilms.co.uk]

I have also been blown away by the growing musical talent being shown in The Relics music sessions.

The following is a song written by Hayleigh Coombs, aged 12. Hayleigh attended the Inspiring Communities launch event in April and has since become involved in both the Relics music session and Barracudas as a dancer. This song was written entirely by Hayleigh in the music session on Tuesday 29th June 2010.

Book of Fairground

V.1
La la la

I stand there looking around
There was a lot of sound

The pound of the drum in my heart

Chorus

Fairground, fairground

We are looking up and down

Fairground, fairground

Stop and looking at you

V.2

Power and the thunder has come

Power and the thunder is around the corner

Chorus

Fairground, fairground

We are looking up and down

Fairground, fairground

Stop and looking at you

To join in at The Relics music sessions contact Paul Bibby on: 01229 835608 or 07874 649200.

Barrow Sports Council's FREE Summer Holiday Sports Programme

Barrow Sports Council's traditional holiday sports programme at Furness Academy South site will start on Monday 26th July.

Sessions will run on Monday to Friday from 2pm to 4pm until August 27th.

That's five weeks of free sport! Free outdoor activities for boys and girls aged 8 to 15 - football, cricket, tag rugby, rounders, orienteering, tennis and lots more. As usual they will also have use of the Barrow Table Tennis Centre every day.

Dance Mats

There will also be free dance mat sessions at the Park Leisure Centre at 2pm on the same days (please register at the Park Leisure Centre).

Throughout the five weeks the following free sessions will also be running;

Tuesdays 27th July, 10th, 17th, 24th August 10.30am-12 noon – Dowdales School fields Dalton

Wednesdays and Fridays 11am-12 noon – every week starting on Wednesday 28th July - Hindpool Urban Park

Thursdays 29th July, 12th, 19th, 26th August 10.30am-12 noon – Walney School fields

There is no need to book on any of the above activities.

They are all free. Please bring your friends along, make some new friends and have some fun!

Canoe Sessions added - but please book.

Thanks to Duddon Canoe Club free canoe sessions have been added as part of the holiday sports programme.

The sessions will take place at 2pm on Tuesdays 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th August.

Places are limited so you need to book through Dan Myles on 01229 845929.

Family Open Evening - Connexions

Connexions Family Open Evening

Connexions Centre, Dalton Rd, Barrow

4pm-7pm Thursday 8 July 2010

You will have the opportunity to meet Connexions personal advisers as well as getting involved in loads of interesting events and activities.

Refreshments will be available.